There is a public park near where you live. You have heard that the local council wants to sell this park. Write a letter to a local newspaper. In your letter: introduce yourself describe the importance of the park say what action you will take if the council continues with its plan

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Respected Sir, I am writing
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letter to protest against the municipality's decision
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the colony's park to a private builder. I came to know about
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from today's article in your newspaper. My name is Rubina and I am a resident of The Maiden Colony. My family moved here
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its affordability and approximation proximity to the city. I am
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heading the Resident's Council of the Colony. Needless to say, the presence of parks is of the utmost importance in
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densely populated urban area. From maintaining the ecological balance in the environment to providing people with a community area where we can exercise and spend time with our loved ones leisurely, the park has proven to be beneficial to all.
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I am not a lawyer and do not know by which legal process
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land could be sold, as a resident, I was neither informed nor consulted about it. All my neighbours say the same thing. We have petitioned the council, and I hope
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letter reaches a wider public. Our website, SaveLafargePark.com lists a number of protest activities in which we hope your readers may join us. Too few green and tranquil public spaces remain in
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overdeveloped city. Save Lafarge Park before it is too late. Yours sincerely, Rubina Gill

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Make sure to maintain a consistent tone throughout the letter. While your tone is generally appropriate, a bit more formality can enhance the impact.
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Consider providing some specific examples of how the park has benefited the community to strengthen your argument.
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The letter clearly introduces the writer and their affiliation with the community, setting a strong context for the message.
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The urgency and importance of the park are well articulated, making a compelling case for its preservation.
Topic Vocabulary:
  • affiliation
  • recreational space
  • habitat
  • environmental well-being
  • community gatherings
  • tranquility
  • negative impacts
  • petition
  • collaborating
  • voice their concerns
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